Mary Louise Parker won a Tony in 2001 for her performance in 'Proof.' She starred in the 2004's 'Reckless' and 2012's 'The Snow Geese.'

Mary Louise Parker won a Tony in 2001 for her performance in 'Proof.' She starred in the 2004's 'Reckless' and 2012's 'The Snow Geese.'

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Zachary Quinto starred in the Broadway production of 'The Glass Menagerie,' which wrapped up in February 2014.

Zachary Quinto starred in the Broadway production of 'The Glass Menagerie,' which wrapped up in February 2014.

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In 2012, Scarlett Johansson starred in her second Broadway production, 'Cat on a Hot Tin Roof.' The actress won a Tony award for her 2010 role in the Arthur Miller play 'A View from a Bridge.'

In 2012, Scarlett Johansson starred in her second Broadway production, 'Cat on a Hot Tin Roof.' The actress won a Tony award for her 2010 role in the Arthur Miller play 'A View from a Bridge.'

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Nick Jonas began performing on Broadway at age 7. His star power in the 2012 revival of 'How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying' was not sufficient to keep the show going. Producers elected to close it early due to poor box office performance. The role has also been played by Daniel Radcliffe and Matthew Broderick. less

Nick Jonas began performing on Broadway at age 7. His star power in the 2012 revival of 'How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying' was not sufficient to keep the show going. Producers elected to close ... more

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Jessica Chastain made her Broadway debut in 2012's 'The Heiress.' Chastain played an heiress looking for love, whose father is suspicious of her suitor's motives.

Jessica Chastain made her Broadway debut in 2012's 'The Heiress.' Chastain played an heiress looking for love, whose father is suspicious of her suitor's motives.

Daniel Craig stepped outof his James Bond persona and somehow managed to keep his clothes on for the 2009 production of 'A Steady Rain,' which also starred Hugh 'Wolverine' Jackman. Craig and his wife, Rachel Weisz, starred in another Broadway play, 'Betrayal,' which wrapped up in January 2014. less

Daniel Craig stepped out of his James Bond persona and somehow managed to keep his clothes on for the 2009 production of 'A Steady Rain,' which also starred Hugh 'Wolverine' Jackman. Craig and his wife, Rachel ... more

Christina Applegate played Charity Hope Valentine in the 2005 production of 'Sweet Charity,' in which a New York taxi dancer falls in love with a claustrophobic person she meets while trapped in an elevator.

Christina Applegate played Charity Hope Valentine in the 2005 production of 'Sweet Charity,' in which a New York taxi dancer falls in love with a claustrophobic person she meets while trapped in an elevator.

Denzel Washington has numerous theater credits and has recently starred on Broadway in 2014's 'A Raisin in the Sun.' His past work on Broadway includes 2005's 'Julius Caesar' and won a Tony in 2010 for his role in the August Wilson play 'Fences,' which tells the story of a Pittsburgh sanitation worker who wanted to play baseball in the major leagues, but was too old when they started admitting black players. less

Denzel Washington has numerous theater credits and has recently starred on Broadway in 2014's 'A Raisin in the Sun.' His past work on Broadway includes 2005's 'Julius Caesar' and won a Tony in 2010 for his role ... more

Morgan Freemanhas performed in five Broadway productions, with three starring roles. His latest was 2011's '8,' with John Lithgow. Freeman also served as an understudy in the 1970 musical 'Purlie.'

Morgan Freemanhas performed in five Broadway productions, with three starring roles. His latest was 2011's '8,' with John Lithgow. Freeman also served as an understudy in the 1970 musical 'Purlie.'

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Laurence Fishburne rose to fame as Morpheus in 'The Matrix,' but he's also performed in three Broadway productions, including 2008's 'Thurgood,' in which the star played Thurgood Marshall. He won a Tony in 1992 for Best Actor in a Featured Role for 'Two Trains Running.' less

Laurence Fishburne rose to fame as Morpheus in 'The Matrix,' but he's also performed in three Broadway productions, including 2008's 'Thurgood,' in which the star played Thurgood Marshall. He won a Tony in 1992 ... more

James Gandolfini, better known as Tony Soprano, took a comedic turn in the satire 'God of Carnage' in 2009. Gandolfini's character explores a different kind of family battle, between two sets of parents over one child's injury on the playground. less

James Gandolfini, better known as Tony Soprano, took a comedic turn in the satire 'God of Carnage' in 2009. Gandolfini's character explores a different kind of family battle, between two sets of parents over ... more

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Catherine Zeta-Jones played Desiree Armfeldt in 'A Little Night Music' in 2009 and 2010. The musical follows an aging actress who was once glamorous, and the romantic liaisons of several couples over a weekend.

Catherine Zeta-Jones played Desiree Armfeldt in 'A Little Night Music' in 2009 and 2010. The musical follows an aging actress who was once glamorous, and the romantic liaisons of several couples over a weekend.